You’ve probably seen her videos if you frequent food pages on Instagram or TikTok.
EatingWell:What inspired you to transition to a vegan eating pattern?
It became abundantly clear that a plant-based lifestyle was a healthy decision.
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Prior to this, I [had] never eaten a fully vegan meal in my life!
I had no idea what to eat and was embarking on this adventure with a completely clean slate.
EatingWell:What inspired you to start sharing your favorite vegan recipes on social media?
Hilary Meyer
Bodrug:It really stemmed from Carleigh back in 2015 who had no idea how to go vegan.
Carved avocados, spiralized zucchini …
I remember thinking “I can’t do this!”
because it was such a far departure from the food that I grew up eating.
Now I’m sitting in this interview with you seven years later.
EatingWell:What tips do you have for someone looking to start a vegan diet?
It’s about adjusting and doing something that’s sustainable for you.
you’re free to start by trying out Meatless Mondays or going to a vegan restaurant.
EatingWell:What are your favorite vegan recipes for entertaining?
People always love it, and they never know it’s vegan.
It’s a true winner and something that everyonevegan or notshould try.
How do you navigate that?
One of the things I always suggest to people is bringing a vegan dish to share with everybody.
I absolutely love making a Vegan Tomato Cauliflower Parm using Take Root Organic’s Roma tomato sauce.
It’s like a chicken Parm cutlet but cauliflower instead.
It’s perfect for the holidays and the perfect meal to share.
EatingWell:What does eating well mean to you?
Bodrug:Eating well to me means getting back to basics.
To me, it’s simple eating.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Mash bananas in a large bowl.
Add oats, chocolate chips, baking powder and cinnamon; mix well.
Using wet hands, form the mixture into balls (about 1/4 cup each).
Place at least 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
Flatten the balls with your hands or the back of a fork until they are approximately a 1/2-inch thick.
Step 3
Bake until a toothpick inserted into a cookie comes out clean, about 12 minutes.
Recipe adapted from thePlantYoucookbook.
